SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Hi Jond Yes, that is a good term for this music. I could listen to this type of music for certain periods of time but not on a regular basis. Compared to this, the Tardo Hammer style of playing... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Well if the these YouTube samples are representative of his type of music, he is definitely in the more abstract realm of Jazz than the straight ahead bop or modal genre I like. I could see this re... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Okay Lak I'm trusting your taste, I ordered this recording. I will say that the few XRCDs that I own are very good.Charles, posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Lak,Thanks, I will search for a listening sample. posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Jond, I ordered it and look forward to hearing a new and unfamiliar musician. posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Jond is it Avantgarde? I'm not a huge fan of that genre (with few exceptions). I will check it out, thanks for the recommendation. Charles, posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Hi Lak,I'm glad you appreciate and enjoy those recordings. They are very gifted musicians who many may not be aware of. Charles, posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Lak's Second System 2014Bill,I'm somewhat surprised you sold your Yamamoto given how much you enjoyed it. Any way good luck with your next DAC project, keep us posted on your progress. Bill Im curious about yo... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Lak's Second System 2014Bill,I'm somewhat surprised you sold your Yamamoto given how much you enjoyed it. Any way good luck with your next DAC project, keep us posted on your progress. posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Lak's Second System 2014Thanks Lak. Did your modifications include the Jupiter copper foil capacitors? To describe an audio component as "natural sounding" is high praise and this isn't an easy accomplishment. I... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Lak's Second System 2014Hi Lak,I look forward to reading your comparison of the two DACs. I placed Duelund CAST capacitors and a SR Quantum fuse in my Yamamoto. The effort was worthwhile, however the completely stock ... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Lak's Second System 2014Hi Lak,You've obviously have put considerable time, thought and effort into your audio system. I imagine that it sounds fabulous! I'm glad to see you bought the Yamamoto DAC and that you're ver... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Jond,That is indeed good news concerning Monk. He is one of my very favorite composer/musician. I have the upmost respect for his enormous talent and contributions to jazz music.Jond, we bo... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Jond,You are welcome. Jazz streaming that offers no Monk, how is that even possible? If you listen to CDs the Tardo Hammer I suggested is exceptionally well done. I'm listening to Shirl... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Fairly simple, but pretty dialed in.Hi Erik,I supected it's that "endless pursuit of better sound" syndrome. I believe you'll be fine as you refocus on just enjoying your music and being appreciative of what you have. posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Jond,I hope you like the recordings, taste can certainly vary amongst all of us. The Tardo Hammer recording I recommended is a good mixture of music composed by Tadd Dameron. Both beautifulI ba... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Thanks Gary, I'm not familiar with that group. I will seek them out. posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Thanks Guys,I have so many recordings to recommend that I really enjoy listening to. I'll continue to post from time to time for those who are interested. Charles, posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).For those interested in jazz, here are a few CDs I've enjoyed this weekend and some of you may like as well.1, Roni Ben-Hur guitarist, "Sofia's Butterfly" and "Backyard". Ro... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Fairly simple, but pretty dialed in.It's been my contention that the entire point of having an audio system is to allow the pleasure of listening to music in our homes. The ability to enjoy music we love at our convenience is a wonde... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Thrill HillArt,I understand, you're in a situation that allows the use of two excellent amplifiers. Continue to enjoy for a long time.Charles, posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Spencer,I really appreciate your kind comments, thank you.I have read your system page and I am certain you are enjoying marvelous sound and music. Charles, posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Rethm Saadhana Haniwa VPI BricastiThe push push Lamm amplifiers were a generous loan from a friend who was curious as to my opinion of their sound. I prefer the sound of my:300b amplifier in direct comparison. I suspect the Lamm SE... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Rethm Saadhana Haniwa VPI BricastiI believe you'd like the Yamamoto DAC. Obviously a different price point and feature set from the Bricasti M1. The Yamamoto in essence is very organic and directs your attention to the music and he... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Rethm Saadhana Haniwa VPI BricastiHi,I don't know enough about the streaming transports to offer any meaningful recommendations. I use a PS Audio PWT in conjunction with the Yamamoto YDA 01 DAC with terrific sonic results. My r... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment |